Energy Justice: A new Sierra Club tool maps “energy burden” and finds low-income households in Alabama and elsewhere can spend nearly 13% of income on utilities—far above the national average—linking the gap to health impacts like asthma and historic redlining. Climate Extremes: Climate Central research flags the fastest-warming U.S. summer cities, with Reno, Nevada far ahead (+11.3°F since 1970), underscoring how heat is intensifying. Clean Air Fight: Texas lawmakers are pushing a bill that would exempt many low-producing oil and gas wells from Clean Air Act rules, critics say it could cover most wells while driving a large share of pollution. Drought Response: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency as nearly 93% of the state faces drought conditions, moving response into the most severe phase. Livestock Biosecurity: USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas and expanded quarantine steps, while NRCS says it’s ready to help ranchers reduce spread risk. Water & Food Security: Reporting warns the Ogallala Aquifer—the nation’s biggest groundwater supply—keeps declining, raising stakes for farming and prices. Arctic Drilling Reality Check: An Alaska Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease auction drew only nine bids, about 10% of offered land, undercutting “liquid gold” promises. World Cup Heat Risks: Climate change is expected to raise heat and humidity risks for the 2026 tournament, with FIFA already discussing schedule shifts after 2030.